Auditions Day Four: "What evs"

Maybe I’m just getting bored with the auditions already, but I couldn’t help but sum up tonight’s episode with the words of one auditioner…

“What evs”…

Here are my thoughts on tonight’s auditions in Charleston, South Carolina…

The black Clay Aiken? Yeah, okay. And what is up with Simon dissing Clay all the time? Rashard (“I Can’t Make You Love Me”) actually did have a voice. He just needs to cool it…

Wow! Charleston is definitely a dramatic place. With some work, DeAnn (“Fancy”) might actually be able to sing…

Awww, love via “Idol” message boards (Michelle and Randy, “She’s More”)…

Who else was stunned when Michelle and Jeffrey (“I’m Your Angel”) could actually sing? Kudos to Simon for not splitting them up…

Okay, Oliver’s wife is WAY too calm riding in that car while in labor…

Loved that chick’s new lyrics for “Before He Cheats”…

“What evs”? Sorry, never heard that one. But Amy (“Reflection”) had a pretty voice. Randy’s right about the “mad potential,” but I think Simon’s right about the “annoying” too…

Notice that Simon didn’t vote on London (“Good Morning Heartache”). I’m guessing he would’ve said no…

Funny that Lindsey’s more nervous about her audition than flying in Iraq…

The big guns? That’s putting it mildly with Aretha (“I Have Nothing”). Loved the judges’ reactions to her “assets.” She did actually start out okay, but then…

Yes, Oliver (“Get Here”) made it, but unfortunately he bombed the audition (Did anyone else feel tricked?). However, could someone tell me how Allison and Emma got sent home from the hospital so quickly?...

23 people made it to Hollywood and now we move on to Omaha, Nebraska. And according to the previews, for the first time this season, we get Paula-less auditions, which are always fun…